dreikur's mistaken goals Flashcards
1
Q
define: mistaken goals
A
kids seek “mistaken goals” when they do not have a sense of belonging
2
Q
types of mistaken goals
A
- attention seeking
- seeking revenge
- displaying inadequacy
- power-struggle
3
Q
how to respond to attention seeking?
A
ignore (up to a point)
4
Q
how to respond to seeking revenge?
A
connect, do not retaliate/fight
5
Q
how to respond to displaying inadequacy?
A
use a contract, demonstrate success
6
Q
how to respond to power-strugglers?
A
refuse to fight with them
7
Q
mistaken goal “process”
A
students are social beings (validation seeking) –> students are capable of controlling their behaviours and they choose not to behave (sometimes true) –> therefore students choose to misbehave bc they believe this well get them accepted
